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La Cernicala comes into the main hall with the party on going. Of course everyone is a Cernicala, but some here , the ones who have met the real deal and aren't too smashed, blink and gape as if to say 'isn't that?" and so on

Piper, of course, gets a warm return welcome to the troubadours

"Do you think I could take a turn?" She grins, retrieving her instruments.

Comedy and Tragedy make a bowing motion. Comedy says "I believe the term is 'take a verse'" /"And we could use some drinks for our throats, thank you" Tragedy admits

She takes a quick swig of water, and then trots up. A moment to tune her guitar, and she starts in on a song that has a recognizable refrain, working to make up for the lack of backup vocals and instruments with energy and hoofbeat percussion.

The lyrics are a little different, but not so much as to be unrecognizable, and even though Piper is no Bonnie Tyler, she's good.... the song starts slow.

"Where are all the Robin Hoods,
For those between the cracks,
Where's the streetwise Vigilante
To help smallfolk fight back?

Isn't there a white knight, racing on hooved speed?
Tijuana flames burn free,
But the smallfolk have a need!"

She pauses to call out, "This one goes out to La Cernicala... the original, and all of those wearing her guise, those who believe in her, and her work. WE ARE LA CERNICALA!"

"I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
She's gotta be strong, and he's gotta be fast
And she's gotta be fresh from the fight

I need a hero
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light
She's gotta be sure, and it's gotta be soon
And she's gotta be larger than life

Larger than life!

Somewhere after midnight
Where not every Thane can be
When evil lurks in corners,
There's someone reaching out for me

Racing through the alleys,
And on every unknown street,
We can rely on La Cernicala to show villains defeat!"

Folks go nuts, cheering, loving the song

Well, almost everyone. Tidemarch's eyes narrow behind his mask as he eyes the singer and the crowd's reaction.

Other nobles and knights, in their fine outfits, well, many of them squirm or show distaste.

But they're out numbered this night in the extreme and even some other nobles are either supportive or tolerant enough to just enjoy the clever twist of lyrics, and the passion with which it was sung

True to her promise Piper sticks around for a few more songs, giving the troubadors time for a break, drink, and snack, and plays requests if received! Including at least one song from Encanto, both for the childlings who clearly favor the movie, and any adults dressed in Columbian dresses and ponchos as well!

There might be a glance or two towards wherever the Countess went during the Troll anthem from said film.

It's true, a lot of ADULT big blues love Surface Pressure

This one she had planned in advance, and with a little surprise... she may not speak Spanish, but she can memorize and sing it!

"Yo soy la fuerte
No estoy nerviosa
Soy tan dura como la corteza de la tierra es
Muevo montañas
Muevo iglesias
Y resplandezco porque sé cuál es mi valor..."

WILD cheers! On thing the locals appreciate is their countess speaks the lingo, so to have a visiting minstrel sing the songs PROPERLY ( 😉 ) that's gravy on top